by Tammy Reed Defense Commissary Agency 11/30/2012 - FORT LEE, Va. (AFNS) -- In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe. Applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 3 at … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” Breaks Ground to Honor Those of Past and Future
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 – Today broke ground for the new education center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” that will be a place to honor and join the past to the future. By telling the stories of service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country will not be forgotten, … [Read more...]
Edwards AFB Offering New Recruiting Program to Hire Students for Employment
by Jet Fabara 412th Test Wing Public Affairs 11/28/2012 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Students transitioning from college into the workplace has found it to be rather challenging trying to land a job, but students are now seeing more and more opportunities after graduation with Edwards AFB's Workforce Recruiting Program. Used as a recruitment and referral program, the … [Read more...]
The Annual Holiday Toy Train Express Makes Its Way to Camp Pendleton for the Holidays
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The annual Holiday Toy Express train is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. at the Pacific Plaza and Commissary area here Dec. 8. The train, sponsored by Metrolink, will be making a stop at Camp Pendleton for the seventh year to entertain families and collect toys for the less fortunate. The 41-stop tour, which passes through six counties, brings a … [Read more...]
DOD Urges Authorization Bill Passage
By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2012 – About 1,000 National Guardsmen and more than 300 Army Corps of Engineers personnel remain in New York and New Jersey as they continue to aid in the cleanup of Hurricane Sandy. “Our personnel have made a significant contribution to the recovery effort,” Little said. “Since … [Read more...]